Funny to see the window slowly closing in Atlanta. An overhyped, nothing more than average QB surrounded by an aging cast of Gonzalez, McClure, Abraham, Turner, etc. That combined with the lack of draft picks due to drafting a #2 receiver in the Top 10 last year will continue to erode at a franchise that’s won nothing in its 45+ years.

I don’t know if I’d call Julio jones a #2 wr. He had a great rookie season, he’s probably going to have a great career and be the Falcons 1 for a long time”

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Considering Roddy White caught a 100 passes last year, its pretty safe to say he’s the #1 WR there. He’s had 80+ receptions the last 5 seasons. Sooooo… if he’s the #1, how can Julio also be a #1?

Because he’s not. The Falcons gave up 5 picks to draft a #2 WR.

hjnash1970 says:Mar 27, 2012 5:02 PM

Is he the current #1? No.

Is he expected to become that player? I think so. But yes, they overspent – thanks for pointing out something that most Falcons fans (and the league) already know.

I love it when fans of other teams feel the need to remind Falcons fans that our favorite team has accomplished very little. As if that’s a huge surprise or something. Would you like all of us to jump on the bandwagon for your team (presuming they’ve won a ton of championships or even one)? Nut up and represent your team or shut the hell up about ours. We’re fully aware but that doesn’t stop us from hoping.

With regard to the return of McClure – it’s good to see. He’s never been anything but solid, IMO. As for his eventual replacement, I’m not entirely sure if the plan was for Hawley to become the center eventually or if he’s always been intended to play guard. Either way, he was mostly terrible from what I could tell. But maybe he’ll improve.

cowartsh says:Mar 27, 2012 5:02 PM

@snookau
Hes saying that julio soon will be the number 1. if not this year then in 2013.

andyreiddoublecheeseburger says:Mar 27, 2012 5:16 PM

35 or not, he’s of more value to Atl than that overrated, overpaid RT of theirs (Clabo).

Keep in mind Julio Jones caught 54 receptions, 959 receiving yards, 17.8 yards per catch, 8 Tds and only played 13 games. There are plenty of #2 receivers that play like #1 receivers. He’s better than you realize.

xtrout says:Mar 27, 2012 6:34 PM

The Jets even apologized to me on their facebook page when I said I am selling my Jets gear on eBay because I just can’t be a fan with Tebow on the team.